Flex Plate: Service and Repair

Drive Plate

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Counter holder tool (10-201)

Removing





- Remove engine. Refer to => [ Engine, Removing ] Engine, Removing.

- Separate the engine and transmission. Refer to => [ Separating transmission from engine ] Engine, Removing.

- Leave engine on the scissor lift table (VAS 6131) or secure engine to the assembly stand. Refer to => [ Engine, Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder ] Engine, Securing on Engine and Transmission Holder.

- Insert counter hold tool (10-201) to loosen bolts.

- Mark the installation position of the drive plate to the crankshaft using a felt tip marker.

- Remove drive plate.

- Remove spacer washer behind.

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Install drive plate with spacer washer.

- Use new bolts when securing.

- Turn over counter hold tool (10-201) to tighten bolts.

- Install engine. Refer to => [ Engine, Installing ] Engine, Installing.

Tightening Specifications